The OMB has distributed the following invitation for a webinar primer on the new Local Planning Appeal Tribunal which members may be interested in attending. The webinar is free but you must preregister. Note that it says that the new rules will come into effect on April 3rd.
At the OSSGA Conference, a presentation was made which included speculation on what the implications of the new system could be, and timelines on transitioning to the new LPAT system. It is available in the members area of the website, and for members' convenience I have attached it here. We will continue to monitor and keep you posted on this issue.

Final Week to Nominate a Professional for Rock to Road's Top 10 Under 40!February 26, 2018

This year’s Top 10 Under 40 will involve anyone who was under the age of 40 as of December 31, 2017. Nominees can come from anyone who is involved in Canada’s rock to road industry, including business owners and management, contractors, equipment operators, technicians, trainers and researchers.

The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association welcomes its members to Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario. Sharing our story and mastering our message is extremely important, and OSSGA has developed a conference agenda that will provide leadership, thought and guidance on doing just that. We have brought together an outstanding lineup of industry and keynote speakers combined with evening entertainment to deliver an impactful conference.

OSSGA has been advised that the Assessment Review Board (ARB) has issued procedural dates of February 2018 for the County of Wellington’s appeals on the current MPAC assessment, meaning that the procedural ‘timeline’ will commence at that point.

Final Week to Nominate a Professional for Rock to Road's Top 10 Under 40!

February 26, 2018 at 3:45 PM

From Rock to Road Magazine:

Rock to Road Magazine is looking to recognize Canada’s best young workers in the aggregates and road building industries.

Building on the success of last year’s contest, which recognized 10 outstanding individuals who had made significant contributions to the industry before their 40th birthdays, this year’s contest will acknowledge another 10 additional individuals from across Canada.

This year’s Top 10 Under 40 will involve anyone who was under the age of 40 as of December 31, 2017. Nominees can come from anyone who is involved in Canada’s rock to road industry, including business owners and management, contractors, equipment operators, technicians, trainers and researchers.